Disclosed is a reaction display method performed by a computer apparatus including processing circuitry, the reaction display method including displaying, by the processing circuitry, a content sharing screen with a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) call screen during a VoIP call, the content sharing screen including shared media content, and a user of the computer apparatus participating in the VoIP call, receiving, by the processing circuitry, a position at which a reaction is input from the user during the VoIP call, sending reaction information and the position to at least one other user participating in the VoIP call, the reaction information corresponding to the reaction, and displaying an indication of the reaction on the VoIP call screen or the content sharing screen based on the position.
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2. The reaction display method of claim 1, wherein the receiving comprises recognizing coordinates on the VoIP call screen or the content sharing screen at which the reaction is input as the position.
3. The reaction display method of claim 1, wherein the receiving comprises recognizing a playback position of content being played back on the content sharing screen at a point in time at which the reaction is input as the position.
This invention relates to a method for displaying user reactions to digital content in a shared viewing environment. The problem addressed is the lack of contextual information when users react to content, making it difficult to understand the specific moment or context of the reaction. The method involves receiving a user reaction to content displayed on a shared screen, where the reaction is associated with a specific playback position of the content at the time the reaction was input. This allows reactions to be displayed in synchronization with the content, providing viewers with a clear understanding of when and where the reaction occurred. The method also includes displaying the reaction on the shared screen at the associated playback position, ensuring that reactions are visually linked to the relevant part of the content. Additionally, the method may involve adjusting the playback position of the content based on the received reactions, such as skipping or rewinding to a position where a reaction was recorded. This enhances the interactive experience by allowing users to navigate content based on collective reactions. The method may also include filtering or categorizing reactions to improve relevance and reduce clutter. The overall goal is to create a more engaging and contextually rich shared viewing experience.
5. The reaction display method of claim 4, wherein the specifying comprises specifying a screen corresponding to coordinates of the position among the VoIP call screen and the content sharing screen as the reaction target.
This invention relates to a reaction display method for enhancing user interaction during VoIP (Voice over IP) calls and content sharing sessions. The problem addressed is the lack of intuitive ways for participants to express reactions (e.g., emojis, gestures) in real-time during such calls, particularly when multiple screens or shared content are involved. The method involves detecting a user's input, such as a touch or gesture, at a specific position on a display. The system then determines whether the input corresponds to a reaction trigger, such as a predefined gesture or a tap on a reaction button. If triggered, the system specifies a reaction target—either the VoIP call screen or a content sharing screen—based on the coordinates of the input position. The reaction is then displayed on the specified screen, allowing participants to see the user's feedback in context. For example, if a user taps on a reaction button while viewing shared content, the reaction appears on the content screen rather than the call screen, ensuring clarity. The method ensures reactions are contextually relevant, improving communication efficiency during collaborative sessions. The invention may also include additional features like reaction persistence, animation effects, or multi-user reaction handling.
6. The reaction display method of claim 4, wherein the specifying comprises specifying the content sharing screen as the reaction target in response to a playback position of content being played back on the content sharing screen being received as the position.
9. The reaction display method of claim 1, wherein the displaying comprises displaying an object matched to the reaction at a location on one of the VoIP call screen or the content sharing screen based on the position.
11. A non-transitory computer-readable record medium storing instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to implement the reaction display method of claim 1.
12. The reaction display method of claim 1, wherein the displaying comprises displaying an object matched to the reaction at a first location on the content sharing screen and a second location on the VoIP call screen, the first location being based on the position, and the second location corresponding to the user.
16. The computer apparatus of claim 15, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to recognize coordinates on the VoIP call screen or the content sharing screen at which the reaction is input as the position.
17. The computer apparatus of claim 15, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to recognize a playback position of content being played back on the content sharing screen at a point in time at which the reaction is input as the position.
18. The computer apparatus of claim 15, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to specify a reaction target among a participant video in the VoIP call screen and the content sharing screen based on the position.
21. The computer apparatus of claim 15, wherein the processing circuitry is configured to display an object matched to the reaction at a location on one of the VoIP call screen or the content sharing screen based on the position.
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